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El Salvador's Bukele: Economic Struggles Amid Crime Decline

5/6/2025

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President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador targets an "economic miracle" amid shifting public concerns.
The murder rate has significantly decreased from 51 to 1.9 per 100,000 since 2019, enhancing his approval rating to 83%.
Economic issues persist, with living costs rising and poverty increasing from 26.8% to 30.3% since 2019.
Bukele's Bitcoin initiative has not succeeded, prompting controversial U.S. deals as the economy struggles.
Human rights violations and mass detentions are raising alarms as Bukele strengthens his power before the 2024 election.

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Story summary

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador targets an "economic miracle" amid shifting public concerns.
The murder rate has significantly decreased from 51 to 1.9 per 100,000 since 2019, enhancing his approval rating to 83%.
Economic issues persist, with living costs rising and poverty increasing from 26.8% to 30.3% since 2019.
Bukele's Bitcoin initiative has not succeeded, prompting controversial U.S. deals as the economy struggles.
Human rights violations and mass detentions are raising alarms as Bukele strengthens his power before the 2024 election.